The purpose of this Program is to provide incentive funding ($25,000/year for a maximum of $50,000) to Residents or Rural Physicians completing focused postgraduate training in a FOM Specialty Training Program. Residents or Rural Physicians are eligible to apply if they: are enrolled in a Canadian Specialty Residency program and are entering their final two years of residency; and have been accepted to a specialty position by a hospital included in the RSA once they have completed their residency program. A one-year return of service requirement is attached to each year of funding that the successful applicant receives.

Eligibility

Residents and Rural Physicians are eligible to apply if they:

  • are enrolled in a Canadian Specialty Residency program and are entering their final two years of residency;
  • have been accepted to a specialty position by a hospital included in the RSA once they have completed their residency program.

Preference will be given to specialties identified as being "in need" in rural communities of BC.

Benefits

  • The total bursary is $25,000.00 per annum.
  • Each successful applicant will be eligible for up to 2 years of bursary funding (at $25,000/annum) to a maximum of $50,000. Bursary funding is only available while the recipient is pursuing a Specialty Residency Program.
  • Two (2) bursaries will be offered in each fiscal year. (Canada Customs and Revenue consider bursary funds taxable income.)

For program inquiries contact:

REAP Administrative Coordinator
#300 - 5950 University Blvd 
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z3
email: reap@familymed.ubc.ca
ph: 604 827-4188

 

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